Are You Sick of Taxes? Here’s Another One!: ProPakistani

Are You Sick of Taxes? Here’s Another One!
Ufone Introduces Hourly Internet Package
Ufone Offers Postpaid Uth Package
Ufone is Back with Free Minutes and SMS
JBL and Acision Sign Distribution Contract for Afghanistan

Are You Sick of Taxes? Here’s Another One!

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:14 PM PDT

Are You Sick of Taxes? Here’s Another One! is a post from: ProPakistani

Few days ago we wrote about 1.5 percent increase in withholding tax on telecom services, in response to which we witnessed the maximum possible protest from mobile phone users.

Well, that was just 1.5 percent tax, on a service you use, which you can save if you don't use the service at all, but just imagine if at once you get deprived of 15 percent salary, in the name of "Flood Surcharge".

Based on information we are getting, all public/private sector employees are going to pay 15 percent of their salaries to the Government as tax.

What country is this? Who is running it? and with what aims? A totally un-comprehendible step, I mean look at the inflation and they are asking for further cuts?

This is even more distressing when we see our political leaders paying their taxes in mere rupees, in fact few of politicians don't pay taxes at all.

Check few stats below (according to Nadeem Malik of Aaj TV)

Mr. Gillani paid Zero Rupee as Tax
Mr. Shahbaz Shareef paid Zero Rupee as tax
Ameer Haider Khan Hoti Paid Zero Rupee as Tax

We believe Pakistanis are severely tested and bread limit is about to be reached.

Cellular companies (along with other sectors) are sending following email to their employees, have a look;

From: Human Resource Division
Sent: Thu 3/31/2011 4:13 PM
To: All Employees
Subject: Implementation of 15% Flood Surcharge

Dear Family Members,

Consequent to the promulgation of Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2011 an additional amount of flood surcharge @15% will be deducted from salary against income tax payable pertaining to the income for the period from 15^th March, 2011 to 30^thJune, 2011.

Hence a prorated surcharge for 17 days has been deducted from March, 2011 salary and full months surcharge will be deducted from the salary for the months of April, May & June,2011.

Surcharge payment procedure issued by FBR is attached for your reference or you may visit to www.fbr.gov.pk for further details.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

Ufone Introduces Hourly Internet Package

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 02:58 PM PDT

Ufone Introduces Hourly Internet Package is a post from: ProPakistani

After Zong, Ufone has also introduced internet (GPRS/EDGE) facility at hourly rates, and that too at similar rate, i.e. Rs. 15 per hour.

So now you can surf internet on your mobile phone with Ufone, without having an eye on data counter.

Charges:

Rs. 15 per hour Inclusive of Tax
Weekly subscription charges: Rs. 5

Package Volume:

You can download/upload unlimited Data

How to Subscribe:

Send 'Sub' to 806 and you are done.
While you are subscribed to Hourly Internet Package, a weekly charge of Rs. 5 will be deducted – every week.

How to Unsubscribe:

To unsubscribe from Hourly Mobile Internet Package users will SMS UNSUB to short code 9806
Charges of Rs. 1 + Tax will apply on unsubscribing Hourly Mobile Internet Package.

Terms & Conditions:

Subscription in case for new customers on Ufone network can take up to 24 hours.
Users subscribed to Hourly Mobile Internet package will not be able to subscribe Ufone Mobile Internet bundles
Users subscribed to Hourly Mobile Internet package will not be able to subscribe Ufone Mobile Internet package (801,802, 803, and 804)
User will not be able to subscribe to Hourly Mobile Internet package if they have any other Mobile Internet Package (801,802, 803, and 804) subscribed
Users will have to unsubscribe or consume their bundle fully before subscribing to Hourly Internet package
User will be automatically unsubscribed from hourly package in case they don't have the required balance for weekly re-subscription.
Upon un-subscription from hourly package users will be subscribed to volume based charging
Hourly Mobile Internet package is available to all Prepaid Ufone customers on all packages
Users can get GPRS and MMS settings by calling Ufone helpline 333 or sending an SMS with "handset model" to 222.
This service is not offered on Prepaid and Postpaid VPN packages.
Data Packages cannot be utilized during International roaming.
MMS, Premium URL or Ufone WAP Portal premium downloads will be charged as normal
Rs.0.50/ + tax would be applicable on "Info" SMS send to 800 for Prepaid Subscribers.

Other GPRS/EDGE Packages from Ufone

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Ufone Offers Postpaid Uth Package

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 02:22 PM PDT

Ufone Offers Postpaid Uth Package is a post from: ProPakistani

uth postpaid Ufone Offers Postpaid Uth Package Ufone, in a unique offer, today announced that its Uth Package can be subscribed with postpay model as well. Meaning that, all Uth Package offerings will be made available for customers but with postpaid package.

This way, Ufone will earn loyal customers – while subscribers can enjoy the liberty of postpaid with features of a prepaid package.

Uth Tariff:

In addition Uth Postpaid customers will get:

Every month 50 minutes of calls to other networks – bilkul FREE!
And 10% discount on the purchase of Android handsets

How to Get Uth Postpaid:

You can switch your existing Uth package to postpaid by dialing 333 or visiting your nearest service center.

Terms & Conditions:

The package line rent will be Rs. 100 per month
Handset discount offer is subject to availability of stock
Security deposit of Rs. 500 NWD access, Rs. 1,000 IDD access, & Rs. 15,000 for IR access are required.
Charges of Rs. 50 for Paper & Rs. 10 for e-billing is applicable on this package
Terms & condition apply
19.5% FED on usage and 11.5% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies

Ufone is Back with Free Minutes and SMS

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 01:04 PM PDT

Ufone is Back with Free Minutes and SMS is a post from: ProPakistani

ufone sim lagao Ufone is Back with Free Minutes and SMS If you haven't used your Ufone SIM since 10th February, should start using it today, because doing so will get you Rs.100 worth of balance absolutely Free!!

Simply do the following:

Put your Ufone SIM back in
SMS 'free' to 234
Recharge at least Rs.10 worth of balance

You will then get free balance of Rs.100 with-in 48 hours. Not only that, on every recharge of Rs. 10 or more until April 26th 2011, you will be rewarded with 20 free minutes, totaling up to 2,000 free minutes and 200 SMS, totaling up to 20,000 free SMS! The accumulated minutes and SMS earned will be allotted within 48 hours after 26th April 2011.

Terms & Conditions:

This offer is valid from 27 March, 2011 to 26 April, 2011.
After transfer the validity of free minutes is limited to 3 days, free SMS to 7 days & free balance to 30 days.
Free minutes are valid only from Ufone to Ufone and free SMS to all networks.
Free balance is valid for all services with the exception of Ushare.
To get the facilities of Ushare & change of package you must consume a balance of at least Rs 100/- and then call 333.
After availing the offer you will be charged with the rates of Tension Free Special package.
Terms and Conditions apply.
19.5% FED on usage and 11.5% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies.

JBL and Acision Sign Distribution Contract for Afghanistan

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:33 PM PDT

JBL and Acision Sign Distribution Contract for Afghanistan is a post from: ProPakistani

Jaffer Brothers Pvt. Limited (JBL) and Acision have recently announced a partnership which enables JBL to market and distribute Acision's mobile messaging and data solutions in Afghanistan.

The partnership, which forms part of Acision's Channel Partner Programme, is an extension of an existing working relationship between Acision and JBL in Pakistan, and will allow both companies to tap into new market opportunities within the Middle East.

The agreement, which was signed in a contract signing ceremony in March 2011 between Acision Pakistan Country Director, Mr. Salman Nayyar, and Director of Operations at JBL, Mr. Zia ul Haque, will enable JBL to extend its existing portfolio of IT solutions and offer more comprehensive solutions to operators in the region. By working with JBL, Acision will gain increased insight into the Afghan market by leveraging JBL's existing relationships with carriers while delivering its innovative solutions.

"Afghanistan is slated to be one of the fastest growing mobile markets in the Middle East. It is expected to continue its growth, reaching 24.5 million mobile subscriber connections by 2014, and making it one of the most exciting markets in the region," said Salman Nayyer, Country Director, Acision Pakistan. "As a proven partner in Pakistan, we believe that JBL will play a key role in helping us meet operators' strategic demands in Afghanistan."

"Based on our in-country expertise, we strongly believe that mobile data will be a key differentiator in the increasingly competitive Afghan mobile landscape," said Zia ul Haque, Director of Operations, JBL. "Acision and JBL both share the same vision and passion to meet operator requirements, and we are pleased to extend our existing relationship from Pakistan. By leveraging our strong relationships with leading operators, we will be able to market and distribute Acision's mobile data solutions portfolio successfully."

Acision is the world leader in mobile data and a pioneer of mobile messaging globally. Its product portfolio includes mobile data services, mobile data control and mobile data charging solutions, supporting customers worldwide to drive new revenues with innovative new services, while controlling optimizing and monetizing data traffic.

With over 28 years of experience, JBL is a leading provider of integrated IT solutions including servers, data centers, ERP and network and security solutions in Pakistan and the Middle East.